Fourth of July Let Them Eat Flag Cake

So I attempted it. And it was almost awesome. And then it blew up when I went to frost it because I stupidly used a heavy frosting and didn't let the layers cool properly.

Hello, my name is Michelle, I am impatient. And I was highly dismayed.

Where was I? Oh yes, my friend Stephanie the overachiever. You will see in just a moment why we are friends.

She's a baker and a confections maker, just whips stuff up in her spare time. You know, in between being an amazing single mom, working full time, throw in a dash of sports and a pinch of throwing together parties like this, oh yes, Mario was hers. Now you're seeing why we're friends, right?

I was telling her about my cake debacle and she immediately lept into action {after she laughed at me and made fun} for you sweet readers, plus she took it up just a notch. Just in time for the fourth, I give you via Stephanie's awesomeness... the Flag Cake!

Incredibly awesome, no?

With all of the leftover cake, make cake balls a la Bakerella.

If you are local and would like Stephanie's contact information, I would be HAPPY to give it to you, just shoot me an email.

i saw something similar on another blog and tried it myself! love love love it! the version i made used the blue batter in the first pan with the red. never thought of cutting the circles though! cool!

Incredibly awesome, YES! I would love to serve this for our barbecue, but it looks waaaay too complicated for me! Give yourself a pat on the back, cuz you did a great job!Happy 4th!Carol~~Old Glory Cottage

Absolutely Amazing. I bet your family was totally thrilled... now just add some white chocolate chips to the blue batter and you got yourself stars ;) Just kidding... it is perfect the way it is and the best part is you can make it whatever flavor you choose.